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"Living systems synthesize seven different classes of polymers. They provide structure and form for cells and organisms, function as catalysts and energy storage and carry the genetic information. All these polymers possess technically interesting properties. Some of these biopolymers are already used commercially. This special volume of Advances in Biochemical Engineering/Biotechnology comprises 10 chapters. It gives an overview of the water insoluble biopolyesters, in particular of the microbially synthesized poly-hydroxyalkanoate (PHA) family. It reports the state of the art of metabolism, regulation and genetic background, the latest advances made in genetic optimization of bacteria, ""construction"" of transgenic plants and in vitro synthesis by means of purified enzymes. Furthermore, it describes relevant technologies and evaluates perspectives concerning increasing the economic viability and competitiveness of PHA and discusses applications in medicine, packaging, food and other fields."

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Author:   Wolfgang Babel ,  Alexander Steinbüchel
Publisher:   Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG
Imprint:   Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. K
Edition:   Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 2001
Volume:   71
Dimensions:   Width: 15.50cm , Height: 1.90cm , Length: 23.50cm
Weight:   0.545kg
ISBN:  

9783662146880

ISBN 10:   3662146886
Pages:   342
Publication Date:   23 August 2014
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   Manufactured on demand  
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Table of Contents

Polyesters in Higher Plants.- Polyesters from Microorganisms.- Biochemical and Molecular Basis of Microbial Synthesis of Polyhydroxyalkanoates in Microorganisms.- Physiology, Regulation, and Limits of the Synthesis of Poly(3HB).- Production of Microbial Polyesters: Fermentation and Downstream Processes.- Production of Microbial Polyester by Fermentation of Recombinant Microorganisms.- Production of Polyesters in Transgenic Plants.- In Vitro Biosynthesis of Polyesters.- Properties, Modifications and Applications of Biopolyesters.- Microbial Degradation of Polyesters.

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